Oranges, oil on canvas, 2008.
I painted this small still life in oil spontaneously the other evening. It is direct and frontal, without preconceptions. I did it for the pure thrill of painting, to forget all else and live within the colors. For an hour and a half, I was truly joyous.
I apologize, dear for the poor photo image quality. Rest assured it is much more vibrant in person, as paintings usually are.
Still Life on a Windowsill", ink wash, 2008.
I have always love ink drawing. Adding water and using brush makes it dramatic and liberating and fun like painting. As a drawing medium, it has the unique quality that it can not be erased or altered once down. It is a one shot deal. This is a challenge, but the immediacy lends ink wash a kind of life force. I must to put it down on the paper with conviction. This little still life in a window was done quickly, in a few minutes.